Shock Flashcards
Shock
widespread abnormal cellular metabolism that occurs when oxygenation and tissue perfusion needs are not met to the level necessary to maintain cell function.
The 2 main problems of shock are
Lack of Oxygen and Tissue Perfusion
Causes of Hypoxia
- decreased hemoglobin
- decreased concentration of oxygen in air
- inability of tissues to extract oxygen from the blood
- decreased diffusion of oxygen from alveoli
- impaired ventilation
- poor tissue perfusion.
Shock is a…..
Condition not a disease.
If left untreated can lead to fatal cardiac dysrhythmias
Cardiac dysrhythmias start as and advance to…
Ventricular tachycardia > V Fib >Asystole (flat line)
Tissue Perfusion
delivery of blood to the capillary bed in tissues
SVR
Systemic vascular resistance
-Vasodialation or vasoconstriction
Info about blood flow to organs
Blood flow to organs varies according to need. The body can selectively increase bloodflow to some organs and decrease others. This is called shunting of blood
Shunting of blood
Blood is shut off from peripheral limbs to facilitate better blood flow to vital organs
MAP
Mean Arterial Pressure
The arterial blood pressure (between 60 and 70 mmHg) necessary to maintain perfusion of major body organs, such as the kidneys and brain.
CO
Cardiac Output
The volume of blood ejected by the heart each minute (from Left Ventricle to tissues) ; normal range in adults is 4-7 L/Min
SVR
Systemic Vascular Resistance
The resistance to the flow of blood through the body’s blood vessels; it increases when vessels constrict and decreases when vessels dilate.
EF
Ejection Fraction
The percentage of blood ejected from the heart during systole
Preload
The degree of myocardial fiber stretch at the end of diastole and just before contraction; determined by the amount of blood returning to the heart from both the venous system (right heart) and the pulmonary system (left heart)
Afterload
The pressure or resistance that the ventricles must overcome to eject blood through the semilunar valves and into the peripheral blood vessels; the amount of resistance is directly related to arterial blood pressure and blood vessel diameter.
Starling’s Law of the Heart
The more the heart is filled during diastole (within limits), the more forcefully it contracts.
Calculating MAP
MAP= DBP + 1/3(SBP-DBP)
Normal MAP is 93mmHg
What is the minimum MAP needed to perfuse vital organs
60 - 70 mmHg
What starts shock
Problems with oxygen delivery.
hypoxia> cell/tissue death> MODS> Death
Which patients are at highest risk for Shock?
Those in the acute care setting
MODS
Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
The sequence of inadequate blood flow to body tissues, which deprives cells of oxygen and leads to anaerobic metabolism with acidosis, hyperkalemia, and tissue ischemia; this is followed by dramatic changes in vital organs and leads to the release of toxic metabolites and destructive enzymes.
Titration Math
Total Dose Hourly Dose
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Total Volume Hourly Volume
Hypovolemic Shock Overall Cause
Total body fluid decrease ( in all fluid compartments)
Specific Cause or Risk Factors of Hypovolemic Shock
Hemorrhage
-Trauma, GI ulcer, Surgery, Inadequate Clotting
Dehydration
-Vomiting, Diarrhea, Heavy diaphoresis, Diuretic therapy, NG suction, Diabetes, Hyperglycemia
Overall Cause of Cardiogenic Shock
Direct pump failure (fluid volume not affected)
Usually caused by a blockage of coronary artery which leads to tissue necrosis
Specific Cause or Risk Factors of Cardiogenic Shock
Myocardial infarction Cardiac arrest Ventricular dysrhythmias Cardiac amyloidosis Cardiomyopathies Myocardial Degeneration
Overall Cause of Distributive Shock
Fluid shifted from central vascular space (total body fluid volume normal or increased)
Specific Cause or Risk Factors of Distributive Shock
Neural Induced - Pain - Anesthesia - Stress - Spinal cord injury - Head Trauma Chemical Induced - Anaphylaxis - Sepsis - Capillary leak (burns, extensive trauma, liver impairment, hypoproteinemia)